Opinion and Analysis
Analysis: The troubled history of Mangaung prison
The high-security prison is in the spotlight again after the suicide of an inmate this week
By Daniel Steyn
Analysis | 24 August 2023
Stop Judge Makhubele from milking the state and delaying justice
State capture-accused officials cannot be allowed to use the State Attorney as an ATM, write Zackie Achmat and Zukiswa Vuka
By Zackie Achmat and Zukiswa Vuka
Opinion | 8 August 2023
We are woefully short of judges
The government needs to act quickly and provide more money to recruit more judges
Analysis | 7 August 2023
Our prisons are falling apart, says inspector
Lack of maintenance and disintegrating infrastructure put prisoners and staff at risk
Opinion | 28 July 2023
Who will be our next Public Protector? Here are the candidates
At least one may face conflicts of interest, a Corruption Watch study shows
By Kirsten Pearson and Kavisha Pillay
Analysis | 28 July 2023
Wayne Deck: an exemplary civil servant
Cape High Court clerk’s legendary work ethic should inspire others
By Jacques Louw
Opinion | 26 July 2023
UCT should not host anti-gay professor
Patrick Lumumba’s statements perpetuate lies about same-sex relationships in African history
Opinion | 4 July 2023
There’s a way to sort out lighting in informal settlements
Solar powered public lights are better than high-mast lights, collaborative Cape Town project suggests
Opinion | 23 June 2023
Petroleum bill is blind to the climate crisis
Petroleum resources development bill is “fatally flawed” and should be rejected, says the writer
Opinion | 5 June 2023